Are you tired of having your credit card associated with a laundry list of websites, leaving it exposed to any type of data breach? If so, maybe it’s time to try out a virtual card. Virtual cards ...

What is a ghost card? A ghost card is a digital or virtual credit card number tied to a business's account, not a physical card. The term "ghost" reflects the card's intangible nature: It exists only ...

Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the consumer insights data team. Before CNET, she worked as a graduate writing instructor at the University of Indianapolis and ...

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What is a virtual card number and how do I get one? If you’re a frequent online shopper, you’re more at risk of becoming a cybercrime victim. In fact, a recent study conducted by Security.org found ...

Apple is bringing its virtual card feature to Apple Cash, which is the company's debit card app. The feature is bundled with the iOS 17.4 update, which is in beta at the time of writing and is ...

A virtual debit card is a digital payment method linked to your account. Offered by a handful of digital banks and electronic money providers, virtual debit cards are available through a mobile app – ...

In the interests of privacy and security, the less information you give out about yourself, the better. You can hide your email addresses, you can hide your cell number, and as we’ll show you in this ...

Black Friday is fast approaching, one of the busiest periods for holiday shopping, and cybercriminals are finding new ways to target online shoppers. Security researchers at EclecticIQ discovered a ...

Let's be real. Sometimes, suspicious online websites have the best deals or the items we need. When you feel hesitant about entering your card information, you could use a virtual card -- not to be ...